Parents Prepare Children With Autism For Adulthood

 An estimated 1.3 million people with autism in the U.S. live with a parent or guardian over age 60 leaving many families to navigate the challenge of what happens when mom and dad are gone. Read More >

Running Chair Worth Thousands Was For Sale — Until Its Owner Read About Woman With Cerebral Palsy

 The story of best friends Tyme Fiedorczyk, who has cerebral palsy, and her caregiver, Julia Prendergast, who love to run together, led a woman several states away to gift them a pricey running chair. Read More >

Inspired By Ailing Daughter, Family Makes Accessible Clothes For Kids

 To honor their daughter with cerebral palsy who doesn't have long to live, a couple started an adaptive clothing company to provide dignity and accessibility for children with disabilities. Read More >

Hurricane Season Has Individuals With Disabilities On Edge

 

As New Orleans stares down another active hurricane season, disability advocates and vulnerable people wonder if recent changes will make a difference for a population that often gets left behind. Read More >

Zoo Program Helps Teens With Disabilities

 One zoo is pairing teens with disabilities with mentors to complete volunteer tasks while working on goals like communication, social skills, friendships or developing independence. Read More >

Group Homes Left To Fend For Themselves In Quest For Vaccines

 The leaders of some group homes have made hundreds of phone calls, sent staff driving hours and cut deals with anybody they could to secure COVID-19 vaccines for their staff and clients. Read More >

Amazon Billionaire Gives 'Transformational' Gifts To Disability Nonprofits

 Multiple nonprofits serving people with disabilities are receiving an unprecedented and unexpected influx of cash from the billionaire ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Read More >

Zappos Doubles Shoe Program For People With Disabilities

 Zappos is expanding a first-of-its-kind program designed to make it easier for people with special needs to buy shoes. Read More >